Once upon a time, it was standard practice for mothers to bear their children at home or in the local midwife’s hut (which often included a warm bath, for what nowadays we would refer to as a “Jacuzzi birth”). Supposedly, some European women even sought to give birth in a stable or cave where animals were kept, in hopes that the child would turn out something like Jesus, that is, be holy, sober-minded, and avoid heavy metal music.

But in the 20th Century, the systematic hospitalisation of entire peoples caused a shift from the standard home birth (now called a “home” birth, with quotes to make it sound outrageously abnormal) to the Labour & Delivery Rooms1 of hospitals.

However, some creative couples are choosing to deliver in other places, in hopes of a more fun and exciting birthing experience. Much like destination weddings, these births promise lifelong memories, stories to tell for generations, and picture-perfect snapshots for the photo album (especially if one hires a professional photographer).

While mainstream automotive companies including Nissan™[1. http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/27/tech/innovation/nissan-driverless-car/index.html], Audi™, and Toyota™[2. http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/01/07/audi-toyota-driverless-cars/1815399/], and technology companies such as Google® and nVidia®[3. https://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9248964/US_regulator_keen_on_driverless_cars_but_urges_caution_around_safety] have been making a lot. . .